Architectural Commercial Design Resource Links

Resource Links

Computer & CAD
General Architectural
Interview / Job Related Links
Licensing Requirements
Magazine
Masonry/Concrete
Miscellaneous
Professional Groups
Products
Software
Windows and Doors
Wood Structural
Design
Heavy Timber

Computer & CAD

AutoDesk - AutoCAD Producer
CAD Depot - AutoCAD Shareware
CAD Forum
Cadalyst
Revitcity.com
TenLinks.com (Thousands of CAD related sites)
the CADwire.net
AUGI
RUGI

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General Architectural

AEC Info Center
e-architect
Architecture Information from Architectural Record
ARCAT - Products
Ask the Builder
Build
Builder On Line
Energy Efficiency
Home Ideas
Home Ideas
Kitchen.net
Living Home
Sweets
ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
Wisconsin Department of Commerce (Codes)

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Interview / Job Related

Career Builder
Monster
Jobster.com
e-Architect
State of Wisconsin - Dept. of Workforce Development- In-demand occupations - WI map
AIA job posting site
TechConnect
US Dept. of Labor - Occupational Outlook Handbook
How to tie a tie

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Licensing Requirements

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing

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Magazines

Architecture
Architectural Record
Cadalyst
IsdesigNet.com (Interiors and Sources Magazine)
Traditional Building Magazine
Wood Design & Building

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Masonry/Concrete

Wells Concrete
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
Concrete Masonry OnLine (National Concrete Masonry Society)
DUROWAL - Wall Reinforcement
County Materials - Concrete and Masonry Products
FABCON - Precast Concrete Products
Molin Concrete - Precast Concrete Floor/Wall/Roof Panels
Online Buyers Guide for the Concrete Construction Industry (concrete industry products)
Portland Cement Association - Portland Cement Info
PPPIW - Precast Prestressed Producers of Illinois and Wisconsin
PPPIW - Precast Prestressed Producers of Illinois and Wisconsin
Spancrete (Mid-States Concrete Products)
The Brick Industry Association
The International Masonry Institute
The Masonry Society
TXI Riverside Cement
Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association
worldofmasonry.com (Concrete and Masonry Troubleshooting)
WR. Grace & Company - Waterproofing/Flashings/Masonry Products
Hanson Richtex Brick - Information about brick, flashing, control joint placement

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Miscellaneous

Ask Jeeves (Allows you to pose your query in plain English)
B4UBuild
Better Business Bureau
Construction Specifications Institute
Home Planners OnLine (Home Books and Blueprints)
Lindal  (Lindal Cedar Homes)
The Construction Marketplace
The Green Built Home (Resource link to other web sites, but also look at their own website!)
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers (Provides links to manufacturers products)
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Xcel Energy (Energy)

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Professional Groups

AIA (American Institute of Architects)
AIA Minnesota
AIA Wisconsin
American Society of Civil Engineers
Intern Development Program
The Construction Specifications Institute

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Products

Air Vent Inc. (by CertainTeed Company)	Johns Manville (Asphalt Shingles)
Bilco Access Doors	Moen (Moen faucets)
buildscape (Buy building supplies)	National Decorating (Discount wallpaper and blinds
Buzz Saw	Radiantec (Radiant under floor heating)
ContractorsTools.com (Hand and power tools)	S&SMills (Factory direct carpet)
Deckweb (Home Improvement Web Sites)	sears.com (Appliances)
Delta Faucet (Delta faucets)	Stairways Inc (Spiral stairs)
Engineered Lumber & Other Building Products	Steelox (Steel Roof & Wall Products)
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) (DRYVIT)	Steelway Custom Cellar Doors
Home Time (Past Shows, Products, Bookstore)	The Iron Shop (Spiral stairs)
homeportfolio.com (Premium home design products)	Vail Metal Systems (Metal Roofing Systems)
Hughes Brothers (Plastic Rebar)

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Software

The CAD Store
Journey Ed Software
Studica
CADCampus

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Windows

Adams Rite Manufacturing Company
Akron Hardware
Andersen Windows
Ceco Door Products
DON-JO Manufacturing, Inc.
H Window
Jeld-Wen
LaForce Hardware
Marvin Windows (Wood & Vinyl Windows)
Schlage
Steelcraft
Wausau Metals (Metal Commercial Windows)
Weathershield

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Wood Structural

APA Wood (Plywood and Engineered Wood Products)
Canadian Wood Council
DGI Solid Timber Products
Georgia Pacific Engineered Lumber Products
Premier Industries (Structural Insulated Panels)
Structural Systems Inc (Laminated wood products)

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Design

Great Buildings
architekturphoto
The ArcSpace
The Whole Building Design Guide
The Not So Big House
Fire Departments
The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture

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Heavy Timber Construction

Hansen Handcrafted Log and Timber Homes
Edge Architects (straw bale construction)
Westvaco Natural Resources Center (1 page only)
Ardmore Church (1 page only)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (1 page only)

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